Sunday Exhale: When Cupid Struck; Tabu’s Fitoor; Delhi’s Bikernis
This Sunday, sit back and enjoy some of The Quint’s best work through the week.
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Sundays come with varying wake-up hours, breakfast choices and states of hangover. But one thing remains constant — and that is our selection of the best feel-good reads for you every Sunday morning.
Pssst... What’s Your Love Story? Trust Us, We’ll Tell the World!
Everyone has a love story – a high-school crush,
neighbour’s daughter/son, friend’s brother/sister, colleague, a blind date. We beckon you to tell us YOUR love story or maybe a riveting one of your friend or relation... and chances are that it that one compelling story that just HAD to be told. And what better time to talk about it than the love-filled Valentine month.
So guys what’s your love story – cute,
quirky, filmy, embarrassing, heartbreaking, one-sided, triangle wali,
ajab-gajab or just pure boom boom?
This Valentine’s Day send in your ‘Hashtag’ MyLoveStory to The Quint and Katrina Kaif and Aditya Roy Kapur will pick the one that steals their hearts.
Sit down, write it and send it to us or you could record your love story on your mobile phones and send it to mylovestory@thequint.com.
Watch These Gutsy ‘Bikernis’ Rule the Streets of Delhi
The Bikerni, founded in 2011, is an all-women group of passionate bikers – the “first All-Female Motorcycle Association of India”, according to their Facebook page. In 2013, the group organised the largest all-women motorcycle expedition from Delhi to Khardung-La in Ladakh. The route includes the highest motorable road in the world. This won them a mention in the Limca Book of World Records in 2013.
Adopt a Beagle Today! These Cuties Have Been Freed From Laboratory
As many as 64 beagles have been released from a testing laboratory in Bangalore this week and will be up for adoption over the weekend. The fortunate part of this tale is that these dogs haven’t been tested upon; some are breeding stock while others were awaiting test approvals that didn’t come through.
The Rise of Indian Minimalist Fashion and Decor
More and more Indians are turning to minimalist design in their clothing, jewellery and decor. In the past few years, there has been a surge in minimalist aesthetics being patronised by the fashion blogging community in India. Bungalow 8, Ogaan and Pero have been at the forefront of the minimalistic movement in India. Indie label Bhane, Eka by Rina Singh and Nor Black Nor White have been doing some pretty good work too.
Getting Married? These Are the Four Conversations You Must Have
Dear single girl, these are the four people you must talk to before you take the plunge. Your father, for instance. Or the sibling who’s younger and terrified at the prospect of your nuptials. And what of dear Mr Fiancé himself? Isn’t there stuff you’d like to set the record straight on before you get married?
This World Nutella Day, Gorge on Some Desi Nutella Mathi Pie
Here is how the desi Mathi works as a perfect base for Nutella Cream Pie. So what are you waiting for, this Sunday try out some delicious Nutella Mathi Pie that’ll melt in your mouth.
Video: Tabu on Bonding With Katrina Kaif, and Her Party Life
The critically acclaimed Tabu shares with us her experience of working with Katrina Kaif and her wild side. Did you know she is quite a party animal? Tabu will next be seen Fitoor in which she plays the role of Begum, modelled on Charles Dickens’ Miss Havisham from Great Expectations.
What’s Udaipur World Music Festival Got That NH7 & Sunburn Don’t?
Sitting on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Paal and watching the Sun go down is easily one of the most beautiful experiences you can have in Udaipur.
Imagine then, listening to the bittersweet strains of the Flamenco guitar, as you sit there on the banks with the sunset for a backdrop
The upcoming weekend offers this – and much more – at the first edition of the Udaipur World Music Festival. To be held between February 13 and 14, the fest will bring together 100 global artists.
So now we know what you’re doing this weekend?
Here’s What People Around the World Eat for Lunch
Some argue that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but excuse me, I completely beg to differ. Ain’t nothing like a large lunch laden with cheesy goodies and fried beauties with the friends and family, followed by some generous siesta time.
While parathas and dal makhni might be our lunch staples, we’re sure you want to break with tradition every once in a while. How about taking a bite of whatever the rest of the world eats for lunch?
Let’s take a trip around the world and follow the lurve for #LUNCHTIME!
How About Celebrating a Valentine’s Dandiya Day? Super Che!
Have you ever wondered how similar Navratri and Valentine’s Day are? One is a nine-day long festival, and worships a goddess. The other is an eight-day long festival which also worships a goddess (read: girlfriend, wife). The desi festival is all about nine colours, which celebrates the many virtues of the goddess, whereas the videsi festival is all about eight gifts which celebrates the many virtues of your partner.
So this Valentine’s Dandiya, let’s dance to the beat of coochie-cooness and introduce to an entire new giftopedia. This would definitely save you from doing garba in each and every shop, hunting for that perfect gift.
Donald Trump Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize... Uh, What?
The Nobel peace prize nominations list is out and guess who’s on the list this time.
That’s right. Kritian Berg Harpviken, head of the Peace Research Institute in Oslo said a US nominator (whom he did not identify) had proposed Trump for his “vigorous peace through strength ideology”.
Of course, he did not list Trump among those with a chance of winning.
But it’s still news that many of us are trying to digest.
Say Cheers! Indian Single Malts Come of Age
Indians love their whisky. In fact we’re the world’s largest consumer of whisky! Although most whisky that’s made in India is actually rum since it’s made from sugarcane and not barley, it was only a matter of time before someone decided to make the good stuff the right way. Today Indian Single Malts are going great guns and it is all thanks to two brands that have created quality, award-winning malts.
Dear Feminism Haters, Here’s a Preamble That’ll Make it Clearer
Feminism in India has always been misunderstood by society at large. People love to bash feminism – accusing it of being anti-male and skewed towards females.
The ludicrousness of this mindset – I’ve often believed – is aided by the lack of well defined principles and guidelines which have led to many negative interpretations of feminism.
So how about a preamble or a constitution that defines feminism – or at least makes an attempt to?
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